Robert Service Way Escarpment Update #7

The City of Whitehorse is preparing to open Robert Service Way on a temporary basis as early as Monday, May 15.

If conditions allow, two-way traffic will be allowed to use Robert Service Way between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 pm.

Over the last week, crews have been working to manually trigger a remaining portion of the escarpment that posed a risk to road users along Robert Service Way. Since that work began, a large portion of the material has been removed, which reduces the risk considerably.

To further protect road users, discarded material from the escarpment will be used to create a berm along the road. Jersey barriers will also be installed to direct traffic and provide additional protection.

Media outlets will be informed on Sunday following a final assessment of conditions. The City’s social media accounts and Engage Whitehorse will be updated as well.

Transit changes as a result of the slides will remain in place to limit impacts on the transit network and its users.

Trails in the area will also remain closed; however, active transportation users can continue to access Downtown using the Rotary Pedestrian Bridge.

We appreciate the public’s patience throughout this response and ask that road users continue to plan for delays in the event conditions change.